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Nicely done!

I am guessing that this commonly occurs in thin mashes that are not recirculated (no-sparge and BIAB). I think it would be much less pronounced in a more traditional 1.25-1.75 qt/lb mash.

Thanks for your replies. Phosphoric acid, calcium sulfate and calcium chloride were added to the strike water prior to heating. Mash was stirred when we mashed in and at 10 and 20 minutes into the mash (prior to obtaining the two samples). We mashed 60 min and then recirculated for 5 min with...

I have been brewing over the last 14 years with a herms system. I usually grab a small sample of wort from the top of the mash (10 minutes into the mash) and measure my mash pH. Today I was helping my son brew a batch of pale ale. He was doing a no-sparge mash in a cooler. Water to grain...

It looks nicely built.

I wanted to fill my kegs as full as possible to sanitize and minimize oxygen exposure.

Why? The resistance through a plate chiller is likely higher. I have always had to ramp back my wort flow significantly to maintain temps < 70F and I am blessed with 55F well water in northern WI. I think it would be fine for 5 to 15 gallon batches.

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https://www.northernbrewer.com/collections/plate-and-counterflow-chillers/products/northern-brewer-stainless-counterflow-chiller Anybody pull the trigger on this one yet?

Here is the "hump" I am describing: Here is the door with the fronts of the shelves removed and modification: Close up of modification:

The dimensions are for the cf 10. I used a 20+ cu ft freezer for my 40 gallon fermenter. The hump is on the back wall which shortens the depth dimension but not the height. I was able to close the door without modifying the door if the fermenter was positioned perfectly. I ended up modifying...

It is a Frigidaire. I think it is 14 cu ft. external dimensions: 62" high x 30.25" deep x 29.5" wide internal dimensions: 45" high x 23.75" deep x 23.25" wide The depth at the level of the "hump" is 20.75" - this is probably the most important dimension. Here is the tag on the inside of the...

I used an upright freezer to control fermentation temps with a 40 gallon Stout conical. No problems over 5 years and 50+ batches. I bought a CF 10 last spring and I am using a slightly smaller upright freezer. You do have to buy one without the cooling coils in the shelves and you may have to...

I have used mine to sanitize kegs and have not noticed off flavors. Does anybody know what this is? I am considering a switch to iodophor. I am still a little concerned using iodophor as a no-rinse sanitizer, especially doing a totally closed transfer. I checked and I leave about 25 ml of...

I am a long term starsan user. I recently tried using saniclean to sanitize my kegs and conical. I have found what appears to be white floaters in my saniclean solution. They do not appear immediately but show up 1-2 weeks after preparing the solution. I use RO water to prepare the saniclean...

Anybody use saniclean?

I used a utility pump for my keg washer. It began leaking oil. I would recommend an oil-free utility pump or a pond pump.

I am a long term starsan user. I recently tried using saniclean to sanitize my kegs and conical. I have found what appears to be white floaters in my saniclean solution. They do not appear immediately but show up 1-2 weeks after preparing the solution. I use RO water to prepare the saniclean...

The crimper you bought is adjustable. Tighten it by one notch and see if that fixes your weak crimps.

The smell issue is very odd. I have brewed 3 or 4 batches with my steam condenser and drain the condensate into my utility sink. I have no smell in the basement until I lift the lid after the boil. If I place my face near the sink, I can faintly smell dms until about 75 minutes into the boil...